Which of the following is an example of protected symbolic speech?

a. burning the American flag during a protest at the White House
b. destroying a draft card at an antiwar rally
c. sending a letter to government officials
d. a newspaper editorial protesting the United States' involvement in a war

Answer: a. burning the American flag during a protest at the White House

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The proportion of citizens who may vote and who are not disenfranchised by a state's prohibition due to a felony conviction is called

a. voting-age population. b. voting-eligible population. c. voting-enabled population. d. voting-entitled population.

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Which of the following is a provision of the Thirteenth Amendment?

A. It granted freedom to slaves. B. It guaranteed equal protection to all under the law. C. It stated that voting rights could not be abridged on account of race. D. It protected criminals from unreasonable punishment. E. It protected the rights of illegitimate children.

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